2018 PGK to RUB Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

21.2014 RUB

YEARLY LOW

17.2527 RUB

YEARLY AVERAGE

19.0895 RUB

2018 PGK to RUB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the PGK to RUB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 10, valuing the pair at 21.2014. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 26, dropping to 17.2527.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3.9488 RUB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 17.5822 to the December average rate of 20.0808, the exchange rate registered a net change of 14.21% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 21.2014 was up 10.03% compared to the 2017 peak of 19.2686, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 PGK based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 106,007 RUB

2017 Average 91,414 RUB

Yearly Trough Low 86,263 RUB

Transaction Impact: A difference of 19,743.75 RUB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

20.6201

17.3060

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PGK to RUB Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis

A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.

Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)

Seasonal

The average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 18.3295, compared to 19.8495 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.5200 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 18.3295

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 19.8495

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was April, with a trading range of 1.7002 RUB (High: 19.3927 / Low: 17.6925). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.4327 RUB (High: 17.9192 / Low: 17.4865).

April Spread (Volatile) ±1.7002

March Spread (Stable) ±0.4327

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.6800 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.6800

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2018: 20.3439) against the same month in 2017 (average: 18.0014), the exchange rate shifted by +2.3425 (+13.01%).

2018 Avg (September) 20.3439

2017 Avg (September) 18.0014

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	17.9494	17.3578	17.5822
February	18.1961	17.2527	17.6784
March	17.9192	17.4865	17.7222
April	19.3927	17.6925	18.7213
May	19.5770	18.6937	19.0903
June	19.4891	18.7538	19.1827
July	19.3494	18.7673	19.1170
August	20.5924	19.1445	20.0731
September	21.2014	19.7115	20.3439
October	19.9610	19.4576	19.6640
November	20.2444	19.4681	19.8182
December	20.6849	19.7038	20.0808